Operations Program Manager II

Elbit America • Merrimack, NH

19d

About The Position

At HiArc, we believe clients don’t need another vendor; they need a strategic partner who gets it. One who listens harder, thinks deeper, and builds smarter—around their needs, products, and goals. HiArc engineers and manufactures complex medical technologies with one goal in mind: creating the perfect fit for our clients. No off-the-shelf thinking. No compromises. Just a tailored, high-performance solution our clients need, the way they need it. That’s why HiArc is the most client-centered partner in the market. We fuse design, engineering, and manufacturing into a seamless, collaborative process—crafted entirely around our clients. We operate as an extension of our clients' teams, de-risking their processes and accelerating their path to market. And the result is a solution you won’t find anywhere else.
Join our team! We hire experts in hardware and software design, robotics, optics, fluidics, chemistry integration, motion and thermal control, risk management, supply chain management, performance testing, advanced manufacturing techniques, finance, human resources, sales, and marketing.
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Job Summary:
The Operations Program Manager II (OPM) will act as the main point of contact between HiArc and our customer, focused specifically on the build to print and sustaining activities within operations. Included scope for this OPM includes managing transitional efforts for new product introduction, and the planning and execution of existing sustaining engineering projects, focused on maintaining continuity of supply and cost reduction initiatives, in addition to establishing and coordinating cross-functional preparation for regular business reviews i.e. Steering Committee, Monthly meetings & Quarterly Business Reviews. This encompasses direction of a disciplined engineering team, monitoring all aspects of program performance and authority to make decisions to assure the success of the project from inception to completion. This position involves the application of complex electronics, optics, mechanisms and software to advanced medical instruments. As part of assuring customer satisfaction is maintained, program cost and project schedules are adhered to, the incumbent will lead a team of Engineers allocated to support the program while interacting with quality, manufacturing, materials, marketing, and finance departments also.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Engineering and/or Operations with 3+ years of functional experience and 3-5 years of Program Management experience to be proficient in the above areas (or an equivalent combination of education and experience)
• Requires a track record of successful program management for complex, electro-mechanical products in a dynamic environment
• Must have experience in an FDA regulated environment and have developed medical devices and/or instrumentation
• Should be familiar with ISO 13485

Nice To Haves

• PMP Certification or equivalent is preferred

Responsibilities

• Act as main point of contact between HiArc and our customer, ensuring PO coverage is maintained, and Production schedule commitments are communicated
• Manage the planning and execution of sustaining engineering projects, focused on maintaining continuity of supply and cost reduction initiatives
• Interface regularly with Product Marketing, R&D Continuation Engineering, Supply Chain, and Procurement Engineering functional areas
• Create and maintain product portfolio roadmap detailing the sustaining efforts required over the lifecycle of each product
• Provide leadership to engineering staff regarding project prioritization and execution
• Provide project management for sustaining projects
• Implement and manage resource planning and project management tools
• Coordinate, select and schedule project engineers for Operations projects
• Support continuing production, process development and new product introductions
• Participate in cross-functional teams
• Prepare technical reports, analysis, recommendations and presentations reflecting the status and results of projects in progress on a regular basis
• Drive continuous improvement of engineering technical capabilities
• Monitor and evaluate project and department progress and results
• Ensure a safe work environment consistent with OSHA requirements and Abbott policies
• Complies with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, other regulatory requirements, Company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments
• Maintains positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors

Benefits

• Most locations offer a 9/80 schedule, providing every other Friday off
• Competitive compensation & 401(k) program to plan for your future
• Robust medical, dental, vision, & disability coverage with qualified wellness discounts
• Basic Life Insurance and Additional Life & AD&D Insurances are available
• Flexible Vacation & PTO
• Paid Parental Leave
• Generous Employee Referral Program
• Voluntary Benefits Available: Longer Term Care, Legal, Identify Theft, Pet Insurance, and more
• Voluntary Tricare Supplement available for military retirees

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees